Abu Dhabi:Team Dalma, a newly formed professional padel team, has been officially unveiled in Abu Dhabi as it prepares to compete in the Hexagon World Series 2027. The team's player roster includes notable athletes Agustín Tapia, Arturo Coello, Sofia Araújo, and Giulia Dal Pozzo.
According to Wam, the Hexagon World Series is the first professional team padel circuit governed by the International Padel Federation (FIP), with Abu Dhabi listed among the series' international destinations. Team Dalma is named after Abu Dhabi's Dalma Island, a location with historical significance as a pearl-trading center and evidence of habitation dating back over 7,000 years.
The men's team features Argentina's Agustín Tapia and Spain's Arturo Coello, both ranked No. 1 in the world by the FIP. Tapia has secured 65 titles across major professional circuits, while Coello, the youngest player to reach the world No. 1 rank in padel history, has 58 titles to his name. The pair previously won the World Padel Tour Modon Abu Dhabi Master in 2023.
On the women's side, Portugal's Sofia Araújo and Italy's Giulia Dal Pozzo team up for the series. Araújo has achieved a career-high ranking of No. 6 and collected four major professional titles, including three Premier Padel titles. Dal Pozzo made history in 2026 as the first Italian woman to reach the semi-finals of a Premier Padel Major.
The Hexagon World Series finale will be hosted in Abu Dhabi, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) in collaboration with the FIP. This event aims to provide an elite sporting experience, foster the growth of the padel community, support emerging talent, and encourage diverse participation in the sport.